Celebrating Somerset

Live, learn, work and play

I love Somerset above all other counties in England. In particular, it has the best National Park in the whole world – Exmoor – where I have spent the happiest days of my life.

- Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Explorer

Each year momentum grows as more people get behind Somerset Day, and this year it’s safe to say this is absolutely the best year yet!

- Anonymous

With food and craft fairs, exhibitions, competitions, concerts and of course, tea parties, we’re hoping everyone in the county has a chance to celebrate all that’s great about the county.

- Anonymous

Thank you to everyone who has taking Somerset Day to their hearts!

- Anonymous

Somerset Day is all about community, and we’re so pleased that groups throughout the county have put so much effort into organizing activities that really brought Somerset Day to life in 2018.

- Anonymous

I love Somerset because for over 10 years the amazing people and businesses have supported my business and help it flourish and grow! I chose Somerset 13 years ago to move here and I love it!

- Helen Lacey, Managing Director, Red Berry Recruitment

I love Somerset because it’s where I feel most myself

- James Purefoy (Actor)

Somerset is my birthplace, my home, it is part of my soul.  Murmurations of starlings; sunrise behind the silhouette of Glastonbury Tor; the glow on the evening horizon from a trillion Carnival-float light bulbs or the throbbing heartbeat of the headline Festival act on a still summers night – these are the essence of my Somerset.

- Roger Saul, Owner of Kilver Court

Everything about the word ‘Somerset’ conjures up images that cheer and inspire, that melt the heart and ease the mind. For once, it’s a word and a county that doesn’t disappoint.

- Martin Roberts, TV presenter, Property Expert and Journalist

I’m very proud to live in Somerset and wholeheartedly recommend the quality of life it has to offer. Somerset Day 2017 is a fitting tribute to celebrate this big and beautiful county, so come along to Taunton on 11th May and find out for yourself.

- Kevin McCloud, MBE

I am very much enjoying living in Somerset having lived just over the border in Dorset for many years. I am particularly fond of Wells, Bath, Frome and Castle Cary as places to visit. I am a patron of the Secret World Animal Rescue, near Bridgwater and Happy Landings at Pylle near Shepton Mallet.  The Chapel at Bruton is a favourite haunt and eating place for me.

- Valerie Singleton, Presenter